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Mousse vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mousse and Kit Kat

  • Mousse has more Vitamin A RAE, while Kit Kat has more Copper, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 44% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 13 times less Cholesterol than Mousse. Mousse contains 140mg of Cholesterol, while Kit Kat contains 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mousse
3
:
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +611.1%
Contains more Selenium +48%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +69.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +611.1%
Contains more Selenium +48%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +69.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mousse
5
:
Contains more Vitamin A +528.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 11% 0% 1% 12% 48% 3% 32% 14% 12% 59% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +528.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
1
:
Contains more Water +3761.3%
Contains more Protein +57.2%
Contains more Fats +62.4%
Contains more Carbs +301.9%
Contains more Other +50.6%
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Water +3761.3%
Contains more Protein +57.2%
Contains more Fats +62.4%
Contains more Carbs +301.9%
Contains more Other +50.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.895
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.895

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mousse Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 4.14g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 16g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 16.07g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 225kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 14.81g 48.68g Mousse
Fiber 0.6g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 96mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.55mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 20mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 117mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 143mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 38mg 54mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 0.09mg Mousse
Copper 0.075mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.059mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 7.4µg 5µg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 81IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 24µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.34mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.02mg Mousse
Folate 15µg 14µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 140mg 11mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Mousse
Saturated Fat 9.151g 17.953g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Kit Kat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Mousse
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.802g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/nutrients
  2. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.